Bimanual palpation technique is carried out for____________________?
Correct answer: B. Submandibular gland
- A. Sublingual gland
- B. Submandibular gland
- C. Ranula
- D. Cervical lymph nodes when they are enlarged due to inflammation
Explanation
The submandibular gland lies partly around the posterior border of the mylohyoid muscle, so it is best examined between one finger inside the mouth and the other hand externally. This is the classic bimanual palpation technique for that gland.
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